NASCAR SpeedPark

Why go: Eight go-kart tracks, two mini golf courses, family rides, an arcade with mini bowling, and VR gaming spread across 25 acres at the official family fun park of NASCAR.

About NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains

NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains spreads across 25 acres along Sevierville’s Parkway corridor, branded as the official family fun park of NASCAR. The property pairs outdoor go-kart tracks and amusement rides with an indoor SpeedDome Arcade and grill, so a visit can shift between racing in the sun and chasing tickets in air conditioning.

Pricing runs differently from most attractions on the strip. Park admission is free, with wristbands required only to drive go-karts and ride the outdoor attractions. Guests can leave and re-enter all day, and the Pro Wristband converts into a multi-day Vacation Pass for a small upgrade if a single afternoon turns into a return trip.

The footprint is paved, family-oriented, and built around repeatable laps. Most groups burn three to five hours here on a first visit and stretch longer when the bumper boats are running in season.

Getting to NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains

NASCAR SpeedPark sits on the southern end of Sevierville’s Parkway commercial strip, a short drive before the Pigeon Forge line. The entrance is at Red Light 13.1 on the Parkway, with on-site parking at the front of the property. From downtown Sevierville, head south on the Parkway about three miles; from the Pigeon Forge side, head north past the Parkway and Wears Valley Road split. The multi-story climbing wall and NASCAR branding are visible from the road.

Why Choose NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains

The Sevierville and Pigeon Forge corridor is dense with go-kart tracks and family attractions, and most stops do one thing. NASCAR SpeedPark stacks several attractions onto a single property and prices them through one wristband, which is the trade-off most families weigh when they pick this stop over the smaller go-kart-only places nearby.

• Eight tracks under one wristband. Smoky Mountain Speedway, The Intimidator, Slidewayz, Family 500, and four others, each with its own layout and fleet, all run off the same single-day or multi-day pass instead of charging per ride.
• The official family fun park of NASCAR. The branding is licensed and the Smoky Mountain Speedway track is built as a scaled NASCAR Cup oval, which sets it apart from generic putt-putt-and-karts properties on the strip.
• Voted #1 go-karts seven years running. Best of Pigeon Forge readers have ranked NASCAR SpeedPark first for go-karts seven years in a row, with the SpeedDome Arcade and Highway 66 Mini Bowling also pulling top votes.
• Vacation Pass for multi-day stays. A modest upgrade over the Pro Wristband converts a single day into up to seven days of unlimited access, useful for travelers basing a Smokies trip here rather than burning a full afternoon in one shot.
• Indoor backup when weather turns. The 11,000-square-foot SpeedDome Arcade, the Hologate VR room, and the Mini Bowling lanes give the property somewhere to land when summer storms or winter cold shut the outdoor tracks down.
• Free park entry for non-riders. Grandparents, very young kids, or anyone who is not planning to ride do not need a ticket to walk in, which keeps the total cost flexible compared to ticketed parks down the road.

Must Do at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains

With eight go-kart tracks, two mini golf courses, and a full arcade competing for attention, a couple of focus points help on the first visit. These are the experiences regulars and reviewers consistently call out as worth the wristband.

• Smoky Mountain Speedway. The park’s headline quarter-mile track, shaped like a NASCAR D-oval and run with scaled Cup-style karts. It is the only track at the park with a minimum age requirement, and the only one that requires a helmet (provided at the track).
• The Intimidator. Named after Dale Earnhardt for a reason: tight banked turns and a low groove that rewards drivers who can hold a line. Drivers must be at least 54 inches tall.
• Slidewayz. A figure-eight drift-style track that runs both single-seater and double-seater karts, the move for parents who want a younger child along for the ride.
• Victory Burnout. A tire-burning, smoke-billowing attraction outside the standard wristband. Pay-per-ride, but a memorable one for older kids and teens who have already worked through the tracks.
• Hologate VR Gaming. Free-roam virtual reality featuring a Rabbids coaster ride, a zombie shooter, and a snowball-fight mode. Indoors, so it doubles as a rain plan.
• Highway 66 Mini Bowling. Compact lanes inside the SpeedDome Arcade with short, lightweight balls, bookable in 30-minute slots for groups of up to eight.

What to Expect

Most of the practical questions families have about NASCAR SpeedPark come down to height and a few park policies that are not obvious from outside. Plan around these first.

• Height-based ride access. Participation on tracks and rides is determined by height (not age) and is measured at each attraction. The Pro single-day wristband is sold for guests 54 inches and taller, and shorter guests have a separate wristband tier for the rides they qualify for. The Smoky Mountain Speedway is the only track with a minimum age requirement.
• Double-seater rules. On Family 500, The Competitor, Slidewayz, and Young Champions, a passenger must be between 40 and 60 inches tall and the driver must be 18 years old and at least 60 inches. This is the path for kids too small to drive their own kart.
• Waivers and safety prep. A go-kart waiver is required before the first race, and the form can be filled out online in advance to save check-in time. Long hair must be tied back above the shoulders, and hats, jewelry, and phones must be secured inside the kart or handed off to a non-rider. Closed-toed shoes are not required.
• No outside food or drink. Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the park. The Pit Stop Grill and Refueling Station handle burgers, pizza, chicken, snacks, and bottled drinks on site, and re-entry is allowed, so a meal off-property between visits is straightforward.
• Weather and rain checks. Outdoor tracks and rides may pause during storms or high winds. Pre-purchased wristbands do not expire, and rain checks are issued at park management’s discretion. The SpeedDome Arcade and Mini Bowling stay open in most weather.
• On-site parking. The park has its own lot at the entrance off the Parkway, and parking is included free with a Vacation Pass purchase.

Nearby in Sevierville

• Impossibilities Magic Show. A close-up illusion show staged in a small theater directly across the Parkway, easy to pair with an evening visit once the karts shut down.
• Rainforest Adventure Zoo. An indoor tropical wildlife park immediately next door on NASCAR Drive, sharing the speed park’s road access for an easy crossover stop.

Explore More

My Smoky Mountain Guide Sevierville is a great resource for finding things to do and places to eat.

• Sevierville Food & Beverage Guide. Restaurants, breweries, wineries, and cafes nearby for a meal between trips on the track.
• Sevierville Outdoor Adventure. Ziplines, riding stables, river trips, and other open-air options to balance an arcade-heavy afternoon.
• Sevierville Attractions. The full lineup of Sevierville theme parks, mini-golf courses, and indoor attractions.
• Sevierville Things to Do. The top-level guide to everything to see and do across Sevierville.